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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureLily PadsCaught in Sawyer Creek, very good creek for frog fishing. Decent sized bass and some dinks too
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructurePoints - SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
Riprap around and along the Hwy 41 bridge held several different species including catfish and drum in addition to the largemouth bass.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructurePoints
Kept bait in contact with bottom along the sides of the points.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged VegetationPitched into holes in the emergent vegetation.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureReeds
Fished outside of emergent vegetation. I used a homemade 3/8 oz arkie style jig with a green pumpkin shirt. I also caught more northern pike than bass on this outing.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRip RapRiprap and seawalls were the best locations.
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WalleyeTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsTrolled for 4 hours at the bridge. Vertical jigged most of the time with little luck. Pulled a small channel cat and no walleye. Did catch an 18" using a Booyah Prank in some shallows around mid day.
